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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 63% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 59% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 4% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 41% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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  NECAP Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female62%
Male61%
Black or African American48%
Asian73%
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students57%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities69%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female52%
Male62%
Black or African American39%
Asian63%
Hispanic or Latino51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities63%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female68%
Male53%
Black or African American62%
Asian71%
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities68%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female48%
Male46%
Black or African American40%
Asian63%
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students52%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities55%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female67%
Male51%
Black or African American50%
Asian53%
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities66%

WritingThis School
All Students41%
Female48%
Male34%
Black or African American34%
Asian37%
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students47%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities47%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female48%
Male47%
Black or African American34%
Asian60%
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students59%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities55%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview  

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